David returns the Ark to Jerusalem and “dances before the LORD;” God then establishes the Davidic Covenant, promising to David an eternal throne, dynasty and kingdom.

David is crowned king of all 12 tribes, makes Jerusalem his capital, neutralizes the Philistine threat and brings the Ark to Jerusalem.

The civil war between the House of David and the House of Saul ends with murder, assassination and bloodshed, but David begins to unify the 12 tribes with grace, compassion and justice.

David is crowned king in Hebron but must deal with the civil war orchestrated by Abner.

God’s discipline of David re-energizes his walk with God and Saul dies on Mt. Gilboa.

Saul hits his spiritual bottom by going to a medium for counsel and David hits his spiritual bottom by his plans to join the Philistines in a war against his own people.

In his confrontation with Nabal, God uses Abigail to teach David to trust God to deal with his enemies, not with vengeance but with justice.

After Saul kills the priests at Nob, David’s contrite heart results in a growing dependence on God and profound lesson in leadership.

God continues His work of shaping David’s character and deepening his faith.

Saul develops a hatred of David, tries to kill him directly and indirectly and is consumed by jealousy, fear and delusional paranoia.